William “Bill” Hanchett was a Berkeley-educated history scholar. He was a civilian historian for the U.S. Air Force and for more than 30 years taught U.S. history at San Diego State University, where ...
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How a WWII Bomber Became a Photo of Death?

This is the story of B-24 Liberator "Extra Joker" and how she became a photo of death. Extra joker was a part of the 451st ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - On Saturday, veterans from the Second World War took to the skies in a vintage plane, honoring their service in the war. This comes just weeks away from the 80th anniversary ...
The last time anyone saw three newly-rediscovered military aircraft, U.S. forces were pummeling Japanese targets in the western Pacific during World War II."Operation Hailstone" in February 1944 was a ...
The historic World War II B - 25 bomber airplane landed in Pocatello Monday morning. The 60 foot wing span B-25, also known as 'Maid in the Shade" is one of the most iconic World War II planes. Jerry ...
Two WWII bombers, the B-29 Superfortress "Doc" and B-25 Mitchell "Yellow Rose," will be on display and available for tours and flights in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this August. The event, hosted by the ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Members of a shrinking group known as "The Greatest Generation" were honored Saturday with a memorable day in the skies. Honor Flight Bluegrass commemorated the 80th ...
In the 2020s, uncrewed aerial systems, better known as drones, have become a standard part of modern military tactics. But eight decades ago, the U.S. military embarked on a short-lived project to ...